Disclaimer: J.K. Rowling owns everything. (except for the characters: Eric, Terry, Lucas, and Beck.)

A/N So I plan for this to be my first FanFic with more than two chapters. Enjoy!

Chapter 1

I stepped into Platform 9 ¾ at the usual 10:30 am to say my last good-byes and head on off to Hogwarts for my 5th year. I was thrilled to leave Malfoy Manor and begin some real adventures this year, especially because I was picked as prefect this year. Thinking back as a first year, getting that obnoxious badge meant you were a nerd and/or a loser. But, now that I'm wearing it, it doesn't seem like such an awful honor.

I checked my trolley to see if all of my bags and trunk were still in check. I turned around then to hand in my ticket and get on the Express. I walked up the steps, practically falling over from the weight of all my crap I brought, checked in with the Prefect List, and settled down in a compartment near the back. I'm saving the rest of the seats for the guys: Eric, Terry, Lucas, and Beck.

They're all in Slytherin with me, except for Lucas. He's a Gryffindor, but had proven himself worthy in second year by pulling this prank that sounded stupid in the first place, but totally worth it in the end. He ran into the girls' bathroom, consisting of about 30 girls changing into their robes after Quidditch try-outs, and exploded several stink bombs. After failing an exam in charms, 30 girls running and screaming around the corridors in nothing but their panties and bras seemed to dominate the loss of a letter grade.

Knowing that the boys wouldn't be here for a while yet, I took out my book I began reading over the summer. If they knew I read literature outside of classes, my reputation would lose its coolness by about 20%. But, I do it anyway because, well, there's this girl—

"Hey Scorp. It took me forever to find y—what's that?" asked Lucas as he barged into the once silent compartment.

"Uh-nothing. Just making sure my name is in all my textbooks," I quickly said as I shoved my copy of Famous Quidditch Wins Throughout the Ages in a near bag.

"Oh. Well anyway, it's packed out there. Thanks for saving me a seat."

"No prob, L." I replied just as Beck and Terry showed up.

"Hey, guys. Join the party." I said leaning on the newly formed tower of extra trunks by my seat.

Beck and Terry have been best friends since the day they were born. Their fathers worked together, apparently. One arriving at a different time than the other would be out of the norm.

Soon after we settled in, the train whistle sounded.

"Where's Eric?" Terry asked.

"I don't know. I didn't hear of him at all during the summer, either. You think he's okay?" I asked.

We all responded with a shrug.

We arrived at Hogwarts and waited for all of the little firsts years to get off first. Afterwards, I lost track of the guys and wandered aimlessly looking for Eric amidst the crowd. But instead, I see a familiar read-head talking to someone I can't see. Ah, Rose. That girl, I swear, will be the death of me. Ever since first year, I knew she was something special. Her hair, the reddest of all red hair in the entire universe, is what got me. She's so smart, too. Always reading or getting homework finished before any fun. Next, I saw her eyes: as blue as a clear sky on a summer day. I never thought myself to be the romantic kind of guy, but it was different when I thought of Rose.

As usual, I kept it to myself, you know, the fact that I liked her. It didn't help when she was in almost all of my classes and sat near me in every one, even with assigned seating! To keep it a secret just a little longer, I annoyed the crap out of her, was super obnoxious (maybe a little too much), and even dipped the ends of her hair into my inkwell once. She got so mad, her cheeks turned the color of her hair. It earned me a detention, but I didn't mind upping that bad-boy reputation. You could say that we got off on the wrong foot, but it's fun to see her mad. She's cute when she's mad. All her friends like to talk to me, so I get the inside scoop once in a while. As I overheard one of them say, "Just because you hate sexy guys like him doesn't mean I have to!" after I picked a fight with Rose. Basically, we're friends…that hate each other. At least she thinks I hate her, and I know she hates me.

But I'm starting to worry. Hogwarts' Graduation for us is nearing. I don't want her to think that I've always hated her and purposely planned on making her days at Hogwarts "miserable" or something. I want to end it with a spark, a twist. I want Rose to…to…

"SCORPIUS!"

"Gah-What? What is it, Terry?" I said a bit loud.

"Snap out of it! I've been calling your name for the past 5 minutes looking for you. Come on, the seats are filling up in the Main Hall and I want a seat near the pumpkin pie!" and with no more words spoken, we set off towards the castle, thoughts of Rose looming around in my brain along with delicious smells of pumpkin pie leading us to the door.

"Eric, my man! Where were you?" were the first words out of my mouth as I saw him

already seated with Beck.

"On the train the whole time."

"Yeah, claims he was hooking up with someone in a different compartment." Said Beck in an interested tone.

"That's great, Eric, but there aren't any drapes on the compartment windows and the first years probably still have no idea what…it is." said Terry nervously.

"I haven't banged the chick, you idiot…yet." Smirked Eric.

We all laughed, except for Terry. If he's not planning on staying a virgin until late marriage, then he better clean up his act.

"So what's her name? Is she hot? Does she have big—" began Beck, but was soon interrupted by the Headmaster giving his 'welcome' speech. They always take forever, so it looks like we'll have to wait until we go to our dorms. Stupid Rose for making me late.

I sat down on my four-poster bed and threw my trunk right underneath it. "That speech took extra long today and I swear there were at least 100 first years sorted this year."

"I know! We got here at 5:00 and now it's nearly 9!" exclaimed Terry.

"Back to the girl, Eric." Said Beck.

"Oh yeah."

"She probably only talked to you because you're friends with Scorpius." chimed Terry.

"I know! Everyone just thinks Scorp is the sexiest man on the planet these days. All I hear when I take my daily stroll by the girls' bathroom is 'Scorpius is so dreamy' and 'Oh my gosh I just want him to father my children!' " Complained Beck as he imitated the girls in a surprisingly accurate 'girl voice.'

"Oh shut up, you guys." I smirked.

"Well, she actually seemed on-the-fence about talking to me because of Scorpius. She actually frowned when I mentioned his name."

I raised my eyebrows. "Oh really? And who is this girl you speak of that hasn't fallen for my extreme charm and attractiveness." I asked with a half-smile.

"Take a guess." Said Eric as he returned the half-smile.

"Ugh, can you at least tell us what house she's in?" complained Lucas.

"Well, she's not in mine."

"You hooked up with a Gryffindor?" said Lucas in surprise.

"Yeah, you know. Thought I'd shake things up a bit and open up some other options."

"Is it that half-veela girl, uh, Tara? Tara Holinski?" asked Terry.

"No, she doesn't have any veela in her, but she sure looks like it."

"How about Hannah Bucholz?" tried Beck.

"Nope."

"Raina Brown?" I suggested.

"Nuh-uh."

"Give us a hint. What's her hair color?"

"If I tell you that, you'll guess right away."

"Oh, quit being a girl and just tell us." Begged Lucas.

"Fine." He replied. "It's Rose Weasley."

A/N So what did you think? Please review! I know it's boring and a bit cliché, but I have some exciting things planned for the next chapters. I'm not sure how many chapters there will be, but I know it'll be more than 6. Thank you all! ~Can'tGetEnoughPotter